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I’m a 5-star math and test prep tutor with over 500 reviews and 2,000+ hours of experience helping students build confidence and improve their scores. I earned my B.S. in Mathematics from Clemson University (3.8 GPA), and for the past 8 years, I’ve worked with students in Algebra through Calculus, Statistics,...
I’m a 5-star math and test prep tutor with over 500 reviews and 2,000+ hours of experience helping students build confidence and improve their scores. I earned my B.S. in Mathematics from Clemson University (3.8 GPA), and for the past 8 years, I’ve worked with students in Algebra through Calculus, Statistics,...
Jessie has been an outstanding math tutor for our son over the past few months. She has been helping him with middle school algebra, and the difference in his confidence and understanding has been remarkable. Jessie explains co... - Ty, 13 lessons with Jessie

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I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...
I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...
We highly recommend Steven for tutoring in English: writing, editing reading comprehension, literature. He is superb! Steven has worked with our high school son and on occasion our college daughter. He has helped with all kinds... - John, 143 lessons with Steven

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I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive experience...
I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive experience...

Durham, NC
I'm an Alexandria native and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. While at TJ, I developed a love for both computer science and genetics, which I used toward a mentorship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Later, I went on to Virginia Tech and worked in several labs, before I...
I'm an Alexandria native and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. While at TJ, I developed a love for both computer science and genetics, which I used toward a mentorship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Later, I went on to Virginia Tech and worked in several labs, before I...
Morgan is a great teacher. He takes his time to find out where the students break down is, and then teaches from there. He provided instruction, redirection and plenty of feedback. Appears to really know his stuff! - Amy, 3 lessons with Morgan

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I am a Chapel Hill-based tutor and consultant, helping students and professionals in four areas: SPSS programming language, statistics, quantitative research methods and the presentation of statistical information. I have been an associate professor at Penn State University, where I taught quantitative research methods...
I am a Chapel Hill-based tutor and consultant, helping students and professionals in four areas: SPSS programming language, statistics, quantitative research methods and the presentation of statistical information. I have been an associate professor at Penn State University, where I taught quantitative research methods...

Near Durham, NC
Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...
Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...

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Hi! My name is Yena, and in 2023 I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with highest honors and distinction in Public Health Policy & Management with a minor in Chemistry. In May of 2025 I obtained a Master's of Physiology at North Carolina State University in hopes of one day obtaining my M.D.! I had a very difficult time...
Hi! My name is Yena, and in 2023 I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with highest honors and distinction in Public Health Policy & Management with a minor in Chemistry. In May of 2025 I obtained a Master's of Physiology at North Carolina State University in hopes of one day obtaining my M.D.! I had a very difficult time...

Durham, NC
Hello, my name is Rachel K! I am an sophomore at Duke University, majoring in Computer Science, and have graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, WA. Having been admitted to (and received merit scholarships from) many top universities like Duke, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt, and more, I can help provide feedback and...
Hello, my name is Rachel K! I am an sophomore at Duke University, majoring in Computer Science, and have graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, WA. Having been admitted to (and received merit scholarships from) many top universities like Duke, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt, and more, I can help provide feedback and...

Near Durham, NC
I have two undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, with one semester of Writing Seminar included in the curriculum (passed with an A-). I also scored 740 and 680 on the SAT Writing and Reading sections, respectively, while in high school. I'm particularly well-suited to teaching grammar,...
I have two undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, with one semester of Writing Seminar included in the curriculum (passed with an A-). I also scored 740 and 680 on the SAT Writing and Reading sections, respectively, while in high school. I'm particularly well-suited to teaching grammar,...
Corey has been the best tutor I've ever had in my life! His explanations supersede those of many of my professors as he makes "difficult" concepts easily digestible. - Thomas, 6 lessons with Corey

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I have more than a decade of experience helping students with the SAT, including Writing.
I have more than a decade of experience helping students with the SAT, including Writing.
Beth has been such a huge help, not only to myself but to both of my kids. She has been an invaluable resource helping my daughter with her AP Spanish and AP Calculus, as well as my son with chemistry. She is extremely patient, ... - Kris, 94 lessons with Beth

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I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy...
I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy...
The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule.... - Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

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As a tutor for over eight years, I have extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages and levels. Instead of making students memorize formulas and plug-and-chug to get answers, I encourage them to understand the principles behind each problem. My favorite teaching moment is helping students create...
As a tutor for over eight years, I have extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages and levels. Instead of making students memorize formulas and plug-and-chug to get answers, I encourage them to understand the principles behind each problem. My favorite teaching moment is helping students create...
Samuel is an amazing MCAT tutor! During our first lesson, he helped create a day-to-day schedule for what the two weeks until my MCAT would look like. As someone who was struggling with the organizational component of self-studyin... - Caitlyn, 3 lessons with Samuel

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I have strong writing and editing experience through my academic research, publications, and tutoring background, which aligns closely with the grammar and structure skills tested on the SAT Writing section. I specialize in helping students understand the reasoning behind grammar rules and how to apply them...
I have strong writing and editing experience through my academic research, publications, and tutoring background, which aligns closely with the grammar and structure skills tested on the SAT Writing section. I specialize in helping students understand the reasoning behind grammar rules and how to apply them...

Near Durham, NC
Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
He explained concepts easily that made me understand well. I learned how to write better with his tips and critiques. - Miley

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I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management. I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging....
I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management. I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging....
Ken helped me get from the low 700s to a 770 on the GMAT in less than 6 weeks. He started by making sure that I understood the fundamentals of quant and sentence correction. After that, sessions focused on dissecting difficult... - Chris, 11 lessons with Ken

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UNC Chapel Hill '05 BA, '07 MA, Duke Global Executive MBA '26 I specialize in test preparation from the SSAT & ISEE all the way through the SAT and ACT culminating in the GMAT and GRE. I have even used my knowledge and experience to write my own test preparation manuals. My other area of expertise is writing...
UNC Chapel Hill '05 BA, '07 MA, Duke Global Executive MBA '26 I specialize in test preparation from the SSAT & ISEE all the way through the SAT and ACT culminating in the GMAT and GRE. I have even used my knowledge and experience to write my own test preparation manuals. My other area of expertise is writing...

Durham, NC
I have been both SAT and PSAT examiner and teacher for over 8 years. My 30 years of experience in teaching English writing, reading, and grammar have given me valuable expertise in teaching these skills fundamentally.
I have been both SAT and PSAT examiner and teacher for over 8 years. My 30 years of experience in teaching English writing, reading, and grammar have given me valuable expertise in teaching these skills fundamentally.
Having Anita as my tutor is the best decision I've ever made to fundamentally revamp my English writing. She is extremely experienced, forthright, proactive, meticulous, and dependable. Most essentially, she tailors the curriculum... - Carol, 13 lessons with Anita

Near Durham, NC
Hi! My name is Rachel and I've been tutoring for over 15 years. I offer academic tutoring, writing help, editing, and organizational coaching for college students, as well as flute lessons and rhythm tap dance lessons to students of all ages. In my academic tutoring work, I specialize primarily in writing-based...
Hi! My name is Rachel and I've been tutoring for over 15 years. I offer academic tutoring, writing help, editing, and organizational coaching for college students, as well as flute lessons and rhythm tap dance lessons to students of all ages. In my academic tutoring work, I specialize primarily in writing-based...

Near Durham, NC
I have over 20 years experience helping students surpass their academic goals. I started my writing career as a journalist, then spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and starting my own business as a full-time...
I have over 20 years experience helping students surpass their academic goals. I started my writing career as a journalist, then spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and starting my own business as a full-time...

Durham, NC
Hello, I'm Jaanavi! I graduated my high school as a valedictorian and shortly after went to Duke to study engineering and minor in finance. As far as math courses go, I have experience in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, where I scored a 5 on all 3 AP...
Hello, I'm Jaanavi! I graduated my high school as a valedictorian and shortly after went to Duke to study engineering and minor in finance. As far as math courses go, I have experience in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, where I scored a 5 on all 3 AP...

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I am a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double-majoring in Biology and Exercise & Sports Science with a minor in Chemistry. As a pre-med student at one of the nation’s most competitive public universities, I bring both academic excellence and the discipline required to thrive in rigorous...
I am a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double-majoring in Biology and Exercise & Sports Science with a minor in Chemistry. As a pre-med student at one of the nation’s most competitive public universities, I bring both academic excellence and the discipline required to thrive in rigorous...

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Hi! My name is Aanya, and I am currently a Political Science and Public Policy student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students. I specialize in ACT and SAT preparation, AP Literature and Language courses, Speech and Debate/Public Speaking, and...
Hi! My name is Aanya, and I am currently a Political Science and Public Policy student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students. I specialize in ACT and SAT preparation, AP Literature and Language courses, Speech and Debate/Public Speaking, and...

Durham, NC
I have a varied career background that includes 4 years as a public school teacher and 20 years in education related work as an attorney, education reform specialist, and as a researcher. I enjoy working directly with students and tailoring the sessions to the student's individual needs and learning style. I've also...
I have a varied career background that includes 4 years as a public school teacher and 20 years in education related work as an attorney, education reform specialist, and as a researcher. I enjoy working directly with students and tailoring the sessions to the student's individual needs and learning style. I've also...

Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...
Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...
Laura was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject area. She is very intelligent, and really connected with my son. We look forward to working with her more. - Lesley, 81 lessons with Laura

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.
I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.
5 out of 5 stars is not enough! We hired Colleen to help our daughter prepare for the SAT, after reading dozens of 5-star reviews about her. Colleen has now worked with our daughter for almost two years and the experience has been... - Stacey, 85 lessons with Colleen
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